Growth and challenges of E-commerce : A Comparison between Bangladesh and Finland
Akhtar, Farjana (2019)
2019
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This thesis aimed at examining the growth and challenges of e-commerce in Bangladesh. Moreover,this thesis will also compare the growth and challenges of e-commerce in Bangladesh with Finland.The main problem was that there has been a positive growth of e-commerce in both Bangladesh and Finland, but this growth is faced with challenges which this thesis sought to determine. The research also tried to examine the overall case of e-commerce in Bangladesh and Finland.
The preparation of this thesis was as a result of the analysis of several studies done on e-commerce. E-commerce has a great chance of evolving in Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh has secured various measures to ensure that e-commerce is highly practiced in this particular nation. Such measures include availing necessary facilities for e-commerce to be conducted smoothly. The government of Bangladesh supports e- commerce because through it, growth and production will expand.The government also minimized the regulatory requirement of e-commerce.
This thesis is descriptive in nature. The thesis has used relevant research findings from secondary sources such as the journals, the newspapers, books and periodicals. The internet was also a relevant source of data. Besides, the thesis applied the use of primary data whereby questionnaires were supplied to respondents in Bangladesh and Finland. Empirical analysis on the feedback was later conducted, and findings and recommendations drawn.
The thesis found out that Bangladesh is lagging behind in e-commerce transactions as compared to Finland. The main reason being lack of information on e-commerce. The thesis also found out that there is high potential for growth in Bangladesh e-commerce. This was propelled by the fact that many entrepreneurs in Bangladesh showed the willingness to apply software use in transactions. However, the government needs to conduct education on e-commerce usage and e-commerce applications. This will shed light on both the entrepreneurs and the general public on the advantages that come with the use of e-commerce as a form of business transaction.
The preparation of this thesis was as a result of the analysis of several studies done on e-commerce. E-commerce has a great chance of evolving in Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh has secured various measures to ensure that e-commerce is highly practiced in this particular nation. Such measures include availing necessary facilities for e-commerce to be conducted smoothly. The government of Bangladesh supports e- commerce because through it, growth and production will expand.The government also minimized the regulatory requirement of e-commerce.
This thesis is descriptive in nature. The thesis has used relevant research findings from secondary sources such as the journals, the newspapers, books and periodicals. The internet was also a relevant source of data. Besides, the thesis applied the use of primary data whereby questionnaires were supplied to respondents in Bangladesh and Finland. Empirical analysis on the feedback was later conducted, and findings and recommendations drawn.
The thesis found out that Bangladesh is lagging behind in e-commerce transactions as compared to Finland. The main reason being lack of information on e-commerce. The thesis also found out that there is high potential for growth in Bangladesh e-commerce. This was propelled by the fact that many entrepreneurs in Bangladesh showed the willingness to apply software use in transactions. However, the government needs to conduct education on e-commerce usage and e-commerce applications. This will shed light on both the entrepreneurs and the general public on the advantages that come with the use of e-commerce as a form of business transaction.